Todd Richardson, Ph.D.
- Professor
- Goodrich Scholarship Program
About Todd Richardson
Todd Richardson, a folklorist and professor in the Goodrich Scholarship Program, specializes in issues of authenticity and loneliness. His work spans genres and audiences, appearing in prestigious academic journals like Journal of American Folklore and Cather Studies, as well as in literary and popular outlets such as The Reader and Harpur Palate. In 2021, he co-curated 49 Minutes of Fame, an exhibition showcasing Indigenous Pop Art.
Todd frequently collaborates with Ollie Webb, Inc., an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, and was recognized as their Community Leader of the Year in 2023. He recently joined Nebraska Arts Council as Research Associate for their Folk and Traditional Arts program.
At present, Richardson holds the James R. Schumacher Chair of Ethics, which recognizes outstanding faculty members committed to the application of ethical principles within a service learning context.